As citizens of an interconnected world, the quality of our co-existence depends on others we will never meet. Global health is one example of this. Global health funding reaches individuals and families in two ways: through bilateral agreements, between two nations, and multilateral agreements, between several nations or partners.

Vaccines are one of the most powerful public health tools in human history. Vaccine restrictions and reduced funding can prohibit equal opportunity for people inside and outside the U.S.

The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has been a cornerstone of global health efforts. But its future is uncertain.

Understanding global health’s importance helps us recognize its far-reaching impact — on those abroad as well as on our local communities.